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2009 Top Truck Challenge Competitor: Wayne Sheeley's 1963 Willys Jeep FC 170

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Wayne Sheeley's 1963 Willys Jeep FC 170
1963 Willys Fc170 With Drivers

2009 Top Truck Challenge Competitor: Wayne Sheeley's 1963 Willys Jeep FC 170

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By Ken Brubaker
Photography by Ken Brubaker, Sean P. Holman

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Here it is, folks-the number one vote-getter this year by a wide margin. Not only is this '63 Willys FC-170 mega unique, it's being piloted by Wayne Sheeley, who was the co-driver for his wife, Addie, when she competed at TTC two years ago in her TJ. Now they're back for more, only this time it's his turn to drive. Sheeley says this rig was built over the course of "one cold winter." The result? A rare truck with a fascinating mix of old and new tech that apparently many of you really like.

Specifications
Owner name/city: Wayne Sheeley/Walden, New York
Occupation: Self-employed
Vehicle model: 1963 Willys FC-170
Estimated value: $27,000
Engine/aspiration: 383ci Chevy LS6 V-8, EFI, BBK intake manifold, Hooker headers
Transmission: B&M TH400
Transfer case: Atlas 4.3
Suspension (f/r): 6-in-lift coil springs, Fabtech shocks, Bilstein hydraulic bumpstops/6-in-lift coil springs, Bilstein shocks
Axles (f/r): Dana 60, Detroit Locker/Dana 60, Detroit Locker
Axle ratio: 5.13:1
Wheels: 15x10 steel, double beadlock
Tires: 44-in Super Swamper TSL Bogger

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